公开(公告)号：WO2014210278A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2014/044286

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

CPC classification number: B23K11/0066 ,  B21D39/028 ,  B23K11/18 ,  B23K11/185 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0255 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K35/28 ,  B23K35/284 ,  B23K35/286 ,  F16B5/04 ,  F16B5/08 ,  F16B37/061

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a steel rivet and a spot welding machine. The rivet and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the rivet to penetrate the aluminum and weld to the steel layer. The fastener may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and may be used to apply a threaded socket or stud made from steel or titanium to an aluminum or magnesium alloy structure. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastic and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using the fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole.

Abstract translation: 用于固定不同金属如钢和铝的装置和方法利用钢铆钉和点焊机。 铆钉和金属堆叠起来，来自焊机电流的热量使较低熔点的铝软化，允许铆钉穿透铝并焊接到钢层。 紧固件可以用于连接具有多层不同材料的堆叠，并且可以用于将由钢或钛制成的螺纹插座或螺柱施加到铝或镁合金结构。 诸如塑料和陶瓷的非导电材料层也可以使用由延伸穿过引导孔的相容材料制成的紧固件固定到导电层上。

公开(公告)号：WO2016100179A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2015/065491

申请日：2015-12-14

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/14

CPC classification number: B23K11/3009 ,  B23K11/0053 ,  B23K11/0066 ,  B23K11/18 ,  B23K11/185 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K2201/38 ,  B23K2203/10 ,  B23K2203/12 ,  B23K2203/15 ,  B23K2203/18 ,  F16B5/08

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening layers of non-ferrous alloys, like aluminum, magnesium and copper utilizes a steel fastener and a spot welding machine. The fastener and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the fastener to penetrate the aluminum. A weld zone between the fastener and the various layers creates an internal weld. The fastener has a rough shaft that is coated by the molten weld zone and is hard to withdraw on solidification. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastics and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using a fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole and welds to or penetrates a conductive layer. The fastener may have projections that initially reduce contact area with the stack.

Abstract translation: 用于紧固有色金属合金（如铝，镁和铜）层的装置和方法利用钢制紧固件和点焊机。 紧固件和金属层叠，来自焊机电流的热量使得较低熔点的铝软化，使得紧固件能够穿透铝。 紧固件和各种层之间的焊接区域形成内部焊缝。 紧固件具有由熔融焊接区域涂覆的粗糙轴，并且在凝固时难以退出。 诸如塑料和陶瓷的非导电材料层也可以使用由相容材料制成的紧固件固定到导电层上，所述紧固件延伸穿过引导孔并焊接或穿过导电层。 紧固件可以具有初始减小与堆叠的接触面积的突起。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009842A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2012/046214

申请日：2012-07-11

Applicant: ALCOA INC. ,  BRYANT, J., Daniel ,  CROWLEY, Mark, D. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel ,  MAKOSEY, Stephen, J. ,  JARVIS, Glenn, W.

Inventor： BRYANT, J., Daniel ,  CROWLEY, Mark, D. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel ,  MAKOSEY, Stephen, J. ,  JARVIS, Glenn, W.

IPC: F16L9/16

CPC classification number: B21C47/28 ,  B21C37/121

Abstract: A spool has a spirally-wound, elongated channel having a C-shaped cross-section with a pair of arms extending from a central web. The channel is oriented with the pair of arms parallel to the axis of the spool and with the central web extending radially, relative to the axis of the spool. The channel has a plurality of adjacent windings, a first and second of the arms of spirally-wound channel cumulatively forming the inner and outer surfaces of the spool. The arms are spaced apart a distance approximating the width of the central web, such that the central web of the windings of the channel is received between the arms of adjacent windings and is retained therein to establish an overlap of windings in the axial direction. Other embodiments feature S, Band E-shaped channels to form the spool, some embodiments having inner and outer layers of channel.

Abstract translation: 卷轴具有螺旋卷绕的细长通道，其具有C形横截面，其具有从中心腹板延伸的一对臂。 通道定向成使一对臂平行于线轴的轴线，并且中心腹板相对于线轴的轴线径向延伸。 通道具有多个相邻绕组，螺旋卷绕通道的第一和第二臂累积地形成卷轴的内表面和外表面。 臂间隔开一段近似中心腹板宽度的距离，使得通道的绕组的中心腹板容纳在相邻绕组的臂之间并保持在其中以在轴向方向上建立绕组的重叠。 其他实施例的特征在于S，带E形通道以形成线轴，一些实施例具有通道的内层和外层。

公开(公告)号：WO2015117059A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：PCT/US2015/014062

申请日：2015-02-02

Applicant: ALCOA INC.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

CPC classification number: H01R4/027 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K2203/20 ,  F16B37/061 ,  H01R4/625 ,  H01R43/0214 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

Abstract translation: 用于固定不同材料如钢，塑料和铝的装置和方法。 具有多层的电阻焊接紧固件可以使用或不使用密封剂。 紧固件可以用于通过折边连接图案形成铝覆盖钢层压板。 紧固件可以具有实心轴或具有延伸的距离并且具有用于与焊接电极相互作用的特征。 可以使用各种电极尖端来与紧固件配合。

公开(公告)号：EP3102357A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-14

申请号：EP15743497.8

申请日：2015-02-02

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

CPC classification number: H01R4/027 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K2203/20 ,  F16B37/061 ,  H01R4/625 ,  H01R43/0214 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

公开(公告)号：EP3013512A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-04

申请号：EP14817631.6

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a steel rivet and a spot welding machine. The rivet and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the rivet to penetrate the aluminum and weld to the steel layer. The fastener may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and may be used to apply a threaded socket or stud made from steel or titanium to an aluminum or magnesium alloy structure. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastic and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using the fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole.

Abstract translation: 用于固定钢和铝等不同金属的设备和方法使用钢铆钉和点焊机。 铆钉和金属堆叠在一起，焊机电流产生的热量使较低熔点的铝软化，从而允许铆钉穿透铝并焊接到钢层。 该紧固件可用于将多层不同材料的叠层结合在一起，并且可用于将由钢或钛制成的螺纹套筒或双头螺栓应用于铝或镁合金结构。 诸如塑料和陶瓷之类的非导电材料的层也可以使用由延伸穿过导孔的兼容材料制成的紧固件固定到导电层。